Moveable Planisphere of the Heavens at Every Minute

Description

This planisphere has an inner hemispheric map in detailed colors, depicting mythological figures in the constellations.


Object Information

Date Created:

ca. 1862

Local ID:

FI Catalog # 6912 B

Collection:

The Franklin Institute Astronomy Collection

Citation:

Moveable Planisphere of the Heavens at Every Minute (FI Catalog # 6912 B) from the collections of The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA. USA

Dimensions:

38.1cm diameter

Materials:

cardboard, metal

Classification:

T&E For Science & Technology, Astronomical T&E

Rights:

Fair Use for educational purposes